Looking for the latest in all things wellbeing? Here are 8 game-changing wellness essentials for August, hand picked by our Wellness Editor, Anji McGrandles.
Wellness Essentials for August: The Game-Changing Glow-Up
Simplifying your skincare routine while getting that coveted sun-kissed glow? Yes, please. Green People’s Glow & Protect SPF30 is a smart 3-in-1 lotion that offers broad-spectrum SPF, deep hydration, and a natural gradual tan all in one silky, streak-free formula. Powered by skin-loving ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, and nourishing plant oils, it delivers daily sun protection without compromising your summer glow. It’s subtly scented with Sweet Orange, Lemon, and Ginger, ditching the classic fake tan smell for something far fresher. With twin tanning agents that extend your bronze for up to five days, this is skincare that works smarter, not harder.
Glow & Protect SPF30, £37.00 (150ml). Available now at Green People
Wellness Essentials for August: Menopause Wellness with Sophrology
Forget the outdated narrative around menopause. BeSophro’s Unlock Your Menopause Power is a groundbreaking 5-week wellbeing course developed by Sophrology expert Dominique Antiglio. Accessible via the BeSophro app, the course offers a blend of breathwork, visualisation, and movement, all within 15-minute sessions designed to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and reconnect women with their bodies. What sets this programme apart is its use of Sophrology, a practice popular in Europe but still emerging in the UK, offering women an empowering alternative to symptom-based solutions. It’s a radical, refreshing take on menopause: not something to endure, but a transition to embrace.
Accessible via the BeSophro App, subscription is £12.99/month or £129.99/year
Journaling Reimagined: The Evolve Journey
Journaling has fast become a modern wellness staple, and Evolve Journey takes this simple practice to transformative new heights. Created by brothers Freddie and Sam Titcombe, the Evolve system is designed around four pillars of happiness – health, wealth, relationships, and freedom. Their ADHD-friendly, therapist-approved six-month journal includes guided daily entries, goal tracking, and weekly reflections. But it doesn’t stop there, Evolve offers tangible tools like the Memento Coin and Evolve Pendant, plus an upcoming online community with goal-setting sessions, co-working time, and expert Q&As. It’s self-development with structure, style, and real staying power.
Available directly from Evolve Journey, RRP £27.99
Wellness Essentials for August: Acupuncture’s Mainstream Moment
Once considered niche, acupuncture is now a must-have on many wellness calendars, from athletes to A-listers. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Kendall Jenner swear by it for everything from anxiety relief to glowing skin. At The Hatfield Practice in Hertfordshire, practitioner Helen Taylor-Weekes explains the growing appeal: “Acupuncture doesn’t just treat symptoms, it gets to the root of imbalance. My clients leave feeling grounded, energised, and more in tune with themselves.” As more people turn to holistic modalities to counter stress, poor sleep, and hormonal fluctuations, acupuncture stands out as a deeply effective, personalised therapy that supports both physical and emotional resilience. Book me in and needle me up.
Wellness Essentials for August: The Kin of All Yoga Gear
If you’re looking to elevate your yoga practice, Kin has you covered. Their yoga mat and matching bag are the epitome of thoughtful design, lightweight yet supportive, sustainably made, and seriously stylish. At House of Coco, we love Kin not just for their impeccable aesthetics but for their values rooted in community, consciousness, and mindful movement. It’s the kind of gear that inspires you to show up on the mat again and again. Whether you’re stretching, sweating, or meditating, Kin brings both function and flow to your fitness ritual.
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Wellness Essentials for August: Beauty from Within
Healthy skin doesn’t stop at what you put on your face. Paused Beauty Complex is a powerful vegan supplement designed to support your natural radiance from the inside out. With a blend of MSM, Hyaluronic Acid, CoQ10, and Pine Bark Extract, it helps stimulate collagen formation and boost the health of skin, hair, and nails. Whether you’re post-menopause or just looking for that extra glow, this beauty booster, available from Boots, Amazon, and Paused is a welcome addition to your daily self-care routine.
RRP, £19.99
Wellness Essentials for August: A New Wave in Activewear
Disrupting the activewear space with quiet confidence, Seissense (pronounced “Sea Sense”) officially launches in the UK, offering a bold alternative to the saturated world of performance apparel.
This purpose-driven brand unveils a meticulously crafted 50+ piece collection spanning everyday essentials, artist-led seasonal drops, active swimwear, and relaxed lifestyle staples. Designed with a curated palette of six signature tones, Seissense blends understated luxury with functional brilliance. Highlights include sculpting leggings, PFAS-free performance tops, collagen-infused fabrics, and chlorine-resistant swimwear with SPF 50+ protection.
With ethical production, sustainability at its core, and Fuze Tech antibacterial innovation built into every piece, Seissense raises the bar on both form and function. The brand also gives back with every purchase, donating £1 to Ripples Africa through the Nourish Fund UK to help bring clean water to Malawian communities. Seissense isn’t just a brand, it’s a movement.
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A Century of Self-Care: Champneys Turns 100
Celebrating 100 years of spa excellence, Champneys remains the gold standard in British wellness, having welcomed icons from Princess Diana and Naomi Campbell to Brad Pitt, Kylie Minogue, and Dame Judi Dench through its doors. To mark its centenary, Champneys has launched the 100-Year Face and Body Reset, a deeply restorative treatment that blends timeless techniques with modern innovation. Beginning with a calming meditation, the journey continues with a full-body massage incorporating wood therapy for deep rejuvenation, followed by a sculpting facial using cryotherapy globes for an instant radiance boost. The treatment finishes with a soothing scalp massage, leaving you glowing head to toe. It’s a tribute to a century of indulgence, elegance, and wellness mastery.
Treat yourself to some self-care because after 100 years, they still know how to do spa days best.
